AUX Acura TL 2011 Owner's Guide

Select a track to record f rom the
music CD, push the HDD/AUX
button, then push the interface
selector down to display the audio
menu. Turn the interf ace dial to
select Rec to HDD, and then press
ENTER on the interf ace selector.To change the setting to
automatically record all of the tracks
on a music CD, move the interf ace
selector down on the HDD Audio
screen. Turn the interf ace dial to
select HDD Setup, and press ENTER
on the interf ace selector.
Turn the interf ace selector to select
Ripping,andpressENTERonthe
interf ace selector.
Turn the interf ace dial to select
AUTO, and press ENTER on the
interf ace selector.
To play tracks on HDD, push the
HDD/AUX button until the HDD
Audio screen appears. Playback will
start automatically with the track
previously selected.
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system)
T o Record a T rack Manually
Recording A ll of t he T racks on a
Music CD A utomaticallyPlaying T racks on HDD
Features
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REC TO HDD ICON
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Playing an iPod(Models with navigation system)
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SKIP BAR CENTER DISPLAY
NAVIGATION SCREEN
INTERFACE DIAL HDD/AUX BUTTON
CANCEL BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON VOL/
(VOLUME/POWER) KNOB
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The audio system reads and plays
playable sound f iles on the iPod. The
system cannot operate an iPod as a
mass storage device. The system will
only play songs stored on the iPod
with iTunes.
iPod and iTunes are registered
trademarks owned by Apple Inc.
This audio system can select and
play the audio f iles on the iPod
with
the same controls used f or the in-
dash disc player. To play an iPod,
connect it to the USB adapter cable
in the console compartment by using
your dock connector, then press the
HDD/AUX button. The power mode
must be ACCESSORY or ON. The
iPod will also be charged with the
power mode in these settings.
Your vehicle has the engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch. For more information on
. You can select the AUX mode by
using the voice control buttons. iPod models conf irmed to be
compatible with your audio system
using the USB adapter cable are:
This system may not work with all
sof tware versions of these devices.
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Model
iPod classic 80 GB/160 GB (launch in 2007)
iPod nano (3rd and 4th generation)
iPod touch (2nd and 3rd generation)
To Play an iPod
Voice Cont rol Syst em
Playing an iPod(Models with navigation system)
Features
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If you see an error message in the
center display, see page .The displayed message may
vary on models or versions. On
some models, there is no
message to disconnect.
When you disconnect the iPod while
it is playing, the center display and
the audio screen (if selected) show
USB NO DATA.
If you reconnect the same iPod, the
system may begin playing where it
lef t of f , depending on what mode the
iPod is in when it is reconnected.
To play the radio, press the AM/FM,
or button. Press the DISC
button to switch to the disc mode.
Press the HDD/AUX button to
switch the audio mode between
HDD Audio, USB and
Audio.
You can also press the MODE
buttononthesteeringwheelto
change modes.
You can disconnect the iPod at any
time when you see the ‘‘OK to
disconnect’’ message in the iPod
display. Always make sure you see
‘‘OK to disconnect’’ message in the
iPod display bef ore you disconnect it.
Make sure to f ollow the iPod’s
instructions on how to disconnect
the dock connector f rom the USB
adapter cable.
Turn the interf ace dial, select
Shuf f le and press ENTER on the
interf ace selector.
To cancel this f unction, turn the
interf ace dial and select the Shuf f le
OFFicon,andthenpressENTERon
the interf ace selector. Turn the interf ace dial, select the
Album Shuf f le icon and press
ENTER on the interf ace selector.
Shuf f le playback of the album will
begin.
Available operating f unctions vary on
models or versions. Some f unctions
may not be available on the vehicle’s
audio system. :
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2.
3.
Bluetooth
Playing an iPod(Models with navigation system)
iPodError Messages
T o Stop Playing Your iPod
Disconnect ing an iPod
Features
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NOTE:
When you connect your iPod to the
navigation system, the most recent
settings (Shuf f le, Repeat, etc.) will be
carried over.
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Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system)
Features
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SKIP BAR
CENTER DISPLAY NAVIGATION SCREEN
HDD/ AUX BUTTON
CATEGORY BAR
AUDIO BUTTON
INTERFACE DIALSCAN/A.SEL
(SCAN/AUTO SELECT) BARVOL/
(VOLUME/POWER) KNOB
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This audio system can select and
play the audio f iles on a USB f lash
memory device with the same
controls used f or the disc player. To
play a USB f lash memory device,
connect it to the USB adapter cable
in the console compartment, then
press the HDD/AUX button until
you see ‘‘USB’’ in the display. The
power mode must be ACCESSORY
or ON.
The audio system reads and plays
the audio f iles on the USB f lash
memory device in MP3, WMA or
AAC formats. The USB flash
memory device limit is up to 700
f olders or up to 15000 f iles. Only AAC f ormat f iles recorded
with iTunes are playable on this
audio unit.
Some USB f lash memory devices
(such as devices with security lock-
out f eatures, etc.) will not work in
this audio unit. The recommended USB f lash
memory devices are 256 MB or
higher, and f ormatted with the FAT
f ile system. Some digital audio
players may be compatible as well.
Your vehicle has the engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch. For more information on how
to select the power mode, see . Do not use a device such as a card
reader or hard drive as it or your
f iles may be damaged.
Do not connect your USB f lash
memory device using a hub.
Do not use an extension cable to
the USB adapter cable equipped
with your vehicle.
Do not keep a USB f lash memory
device in the vehicle. Direct
sunlight and high heat will damage
it.
We recommend backing up your
data bef ore playing a USB f lash
memory device.
:
To Play a USB
Flash Memory Device
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system)
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Some versions of MP3, WMA, or
AAC f ormat may not be supported. If
an unsupported f ile is f ound, the
audio unit displays UNSUPPORTED,
then skips to the next f ile.
Some devices cannot be powered
or charged via the USB adapter.
If this is the case, use the
accessory adapter to supply
power to your device.
The order of f iles in USB playback
maybedifferentfromtheorderof
f iles displayed in PC or other
devices etc. Files are played in the
orderstoredinUSBflashmemory
device.
You can select the AUX mode
by using the voice control
buttons, but cannot operate the
play mode functions.
Depending on the type and
number of f iles, it may take some
time bef ore they begin to play.
Depending on the sof tware the
f iles were made with, it may not be
possibletoplaysomefiles,or
displaysometextdata.
Depending on the type of
encoding and writing sof tware
used, there may be cases where
character inf ormation does not
display properly.
In WMA or AAC format, DRM
(digital rights management) f iles
cannot be played. If the system f inds
a DRM f ile, the audio unit displays
UNPLAYABLE FILE, and then skips
to the next file.
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system)
Voice Cont rol Syst em
Features
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Combining a low sampling f requency
with a low bitrate may result in
extremely degraded sound quality.
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This f unction samples the f irst f ile in
each f older within the USB f lash
memory device.On the USB main screen, push the
interf ace selector down to display
the AUDIO MENU.
Turn the interf ace dial, select the
Scan icon and press ENTER on
the interf ace selector. Turn the interf ace dial, select
Folder Scan icon and press
ENTER on the interf ace selector.
The f irst f ile of the f irst f older is
sampled f or 10 seconds. If no other
operations are carried out, the f irst
f iles of the remaining f olders are
played f or 10 seconds. Af ter the f irst
f ile of the last f older is played back,
regular playback is resumed.
To cancel this f unction, turn the
interf ace dial and select the Scan
OFFicon,andthenpressENTERon
the interf ace selector. To play the radio, press the AM/FM,
or button. Press the DISC
button to switch to the disc mode.
Press the HDD/AUX button to
switch the audio mode between
HDD Audio, USB and
Audio.
If you reconnect the same USB f lash
memory device, the system will
begin playing where it lef t of f . You can also press the MODE
buttononthesteeringwheelto
change modes.
1.
2. 3.
Bluetooth
To Stop Playing a USB
Flash Memory Device
FOLDER SCAN
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system)
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FOLDER SCAN ICON
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BluetoothAudio System (Models with navigation system)
Features
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INTERFACE DIAL
TITLE BUTTON
SKIP BAR CENTER DISPLAY NAVIGATION SCREEN
AUDIO BUTTON HDD/AUX BUTTON
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Make sure that your phone is paired
and linked to HFL.
Your vehicle is equipped with a
Audio system, which
allows you to listen to streaming
audio f rom your
Audio
compatible phone. This f unction is
only available on phones that are
paired and linked to the vehicle’s
HandsFreeLink(HFL)
system (see page ). Your vehicle has the engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch. For more information on
.
To begin to play the audio f iles, you
may need to operate your phone. If
so, f ollow the phone maker’s
operating instructions.
Press the HDD/AUX button with
the power mode ACCESSORY or
ON. When the phone is recognized,
you will see the
Audio messageandicononthecenter
display and the audio control display
on the navigation screen (if selected),
and the system begins to play.
If an iPod or USB f lash memory
device or audio unit connected
to the auxiliary input jack was
selected at the last mode, you
will see iPod, USB or AUX in the
center display and the audio
control display on the navigation
screen (if selected). Push the
HDD/AUX button again to play
audio f iles f rom your
Audio phone.
In some states, provinces,
and territories, it may be illegal to
perf orm some data device f unctions
while driving. Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones
with streaming audio capabilities are
compatible with the system. You can
f ind an approved phone by visiting ,orby
calling the HandsFreeLink
consumer support at 1-888-528-7876.
In Canada, visit ,
or call (888) 528-7876. :
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth
www.acura.com/handsfree
link
www.handsfree link.ca
To PlayAudio FilesBluet oot h
BluetoothAudio System (Models with navigation system)
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